Incorrect answer. Good work – no no no. You can do better, I know that.
Click here to read about New Delhi, the actual city which was the answer.

Hint

With a population of 22 million in 2011, it is the world’s second most populous city and the largest city in that in terms of area.
The area has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC and through most of its history has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires.
It is a cluster of a number of cities spread across the metropolitan region which is why it is sometimes called as City of cities.
There are legends associated with the origin of the name of the city, one is that it is derived from Dhillu or Dilu, a king who built a city at this location in 50 BC and named it after himself.

Question 2 of 6

2. Question

9 points

What’s the name of this city which is the country’s largest city as well as its most important political, cultural, educational and financial center?

Jakarta, Indonesia

Mexico City, Mexico

Lima, Peru

Tehran, Iran

Bangalore, India

Correct

Right! You’re pretty sharp.

Incorrect

Wrong! You’re not doing well, or are you?

Hint

This city has a subtropical highland climate due to its tropical location and high elevation of 7,380 ft.
This city is one of the most important economic hubs in Latin America.
This city is home to large communities of expatriates and immigrants, most notably from North America (U.S.A and Canada), and from South America (mainly from Argentina and Colombia), plus elsewhere.
With a population of approximately 19.8 million inhabitants (2008, includes urban areas), it is one of the most populous areas in the world.

Question 3 of 6

3. Question

9 points

What city was voted the world’s most wanted travel destination by Chinese, Japanese and Thai tourists for three consecutive years in 2009–2011?

Terrible, terrible, terrible! Just kidding. I got this one wrong too. To learn more read this.

Hint

According to Wikipedia it is a megacity with a population of more than 10 million and is the largest city proper in the developed world, but 9,708,483 population in the chart and not the largest.
It has a very technologically advanced infrastructure with the world’s highest fiber-optic broadband penetration, resulting in the world’s fastest internet connections with speeds up to 1 Gbps.
The city hosted the 1986 Asian Games, 1988 Summer Olympics, 2002 FIFA World Cup and is a UNESCO City of Design.
The city is connected to every major city in the country by rail and is also linked to most major cities there by the KTX high-speed train, which has a normal operation speed of more than 300 km/h (186 mph).

Question 4 of 6

4. Question

7 points

What city suffers from severe air pollution and the city is often covered by smog making breathing difficult and causing widespread pulmonary illnesses?

Shenzhen, China

Dongguan, China

Tehran, Iran

Lima, Peru

Tokyo, Japan

Correct

Good show, right answer.

Incorrect

Bad, bad – oh wait a minute. It’s not so bad, but it’s the wrong answer.

Hint

It is estimated that about 27 people die each day from pollution-related diseases.
The country this city is in is highly likely to be on the U.S.’s Bad List.
This city is the country’s largest city and urban area, and one of the largest cities in Western Asia.
During the 1980–88 Iran–Iraq War, this city was the target of repeated Scud missile attacks and air strikes.

Question 5 of 6

5. Question

11 points

What city is a major city in the Province and became the country’s first and one of the most successful Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?

Shenzhen, China

Seoul South Korea

Dongguan, China

Tokyo, Japan

Correct

You’re pretty sharp. Correct.

Incorrect

You’re not so sharp. But maybe your other answers are spot on. Wrong.

Hint

Both Chinese and foreign nationals have invested enormous amounts of money in the this city.
More than US$30 billion in foreign investment has gone into both foreign-owned and joint ventures.
This city is now considered one of the fastest growing cities in the world.
It is home to a Stock Exchange as well as the headquarters of numerous high-tech companies plus is also one of the busiest container ports in the country.
In the 1990s,this city was described as constructing “one highrise a day and one boulevard every three days” and its rapidly growing skyline is regarded as one of the best in the world.
The city is home to some of the country’s most successful high-tech companies, such as BYD, Dingoo, G’Five, Hasee, Huawei, JXD, Konka, Netac, Skyworth, Tencent, and Coolpad.
The 646 meter (2,119 ft) tall Pingan International Finance Centre will be the tallest in the country and second tallest building in the world upon completion in 2014.

Question 6 of 6

6. Question

7 points

What city is the capital and the largest city in its country and is overlooking the Pacific Ocean?

Lima, Peru

Mexico City, Mexico

Quito, Ecuador

Buenos Aires

São Paulo, Brazil

Correct

Good show, right answer.

Incorrect

Bad show, wrong answer. Better luck next time.

Hint

According to Wikipedia, its population is approaching 9 million and is the most populous metropolitan area of the country, and the 5th largest city in the Americas (as defined by “city proper”).
A great number of Chinese immigrants, and a lesser number of Japanese, came to the city and established themselves in the Barrios Altos neighborhood near downtown.
The city is the industrial and financial center of the country, and one of the most important financial centers in Latin America being home to many national companies.
This city accounts for more than two thirds of the country’s industrial production.
Strongly influenced by European, Andean, African, and Asian culture, it is a melting pot of cultures due to colonization, immigration, and indigenous influences.
The city is known as the Gastronomical Capital of the Americas.